Another stepped hull goes dancing
06-02-2004, 10:09 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by Spitfire1
I think we are talking a different set of circumstances here dont you????? Racing is a whole different arena than what we are talking about here...In a race you have to push it to the limit to win.....as opposed to the guy who doesnt even know what the limit is......Racers versus wannabe Racers....
Actually ....no, because if the top guys can't handle 'em.....who can?
The accidents are not just occurring on the race course..... but in the bays, rivers and lakes. Last weekends Activator/Gladiator adventure was in a Poker Run.... and people do put the hammer down in Poker Runs..... What's the point of bringing a go fast boat to a go fast boat event....if you don't....go fast?
Safety must be the overriding concern...and a less safe design should be sacrificed...in all cases.
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06-02-2004, 10:10 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by Spitfire1
I would say trying to throw it into a tight turn while at high speed with no respect for others in your boat is extreme...how about you???
There was a thread not too long ago where someone tried to avoid a floating log or tree, spun the boat and threw people out. I would not call what he had to do extreme and if a boat can handle evasive maneuvers then it has a design flaw.
06-02-2004, 10:11 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by super termoli
hey T2x, sounds like a plan... if I can mix cocktails, run fast with friends, have a good dinner afterwards, sell my boat (at a profit naturally!) and end up with a Skater (46 please), I agree with you...
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06-02-2004, 10:12 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by Spitfire1
Or running at a speed which is to high for ones own experience level or existing conditions.....that is extreme....extremely dangerous to himself and his occupants....
06-02-2004, 10:13 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by mr_velocity
I would not call that extreme, I would call that stupid.
There was a thread not too long ago where someone tried to avoid a floating log or tree, spun the boat and threw people out. I would not call what he had to do extreme and if a boat can handle evasive maneuvers then it has a design flaw.
There was a thread not too long ago where someone tried to avoid a floating log or tree, spun the boat and threw people out. I would not call what he had to do extreme and if a boat can handle evasive maneuvers then it has a design flaw.
06-02-2004, 10:14 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
To sum it all up....we can agree on the following:
1. There are dopes and bozos on the water.......and on websites
2. There are pieces of equipment that are less predictable than others
3. Something should be done about both
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1. There are dopes and bozos on the water.......and on websites
2. There are pieces of equipment that are less predictable than others
3. Something should be done about both
T2x
06-02-2004, 10:16 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by T2x
Actually ....no, because if the top guys can't handle 'em.....who can?
The accidents are not just occurring on the race course..... but in the bays, rivers and lakes. Last weekends Activator/Gladiator adventure was in a Poker Run.... and people do put the hammer down in Poker Runs..... What's the point of bringing a go fast boat to a go fast boat event....if you don't....go fast?
Safety must be the overriding concern...and a less safe design should be sacrificed...in all cases.
T2x
The accidents are not just occurring on the race course..... but in the bays, rivers and lakes. Last weekends Activator/Gladiator adventure was in a Poker Run.... and people do put the hammer down in Poker Runs..... What's the point of bringing a go fast boat to a go fast boat event....if you don't....go fast?
Safety must be the overriding concern...and a less safe design should be sacrificed...in all cases.
T2x
06-02-2004, 10:17 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by d-hlaw
Actually that was a test ride on a National Marine boat and the tester was killed.......
06-02-2004, 10:18 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by mr_velocity
That's not pushing the boat to the extreme, it's pushing the operator's ability to the extreme.
06-02-2004, 10:20 AM
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Re: Another stepped hull goes dancing
Originally Posted by Spitfire1
Rich...there is just no reaching you on this one......
or maybe it's vice versa.
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